Indeed, an excellent summary of the whole issue by Salmo; and great points made by Hookum.

This was a pretty good discussion; I think this type of discourse is important even though there is no obvious resolution. Thanks!

With all of the other issues as far as our anadromous fish are concerned this is not one I'd carry a banner for either way, really. If you're concerned about the welfare of salmon busting a few snaggers' chops seems like pretty small potatoes in the long run.
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